Press Releases
- Raytheon unveils Excalibur with dual-mode guidance
June 20 2013 2:30 AM ET
PARIS, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has initiated an internally funded program to enhance its combat-proven 155mm Excalibur GPS-guided projectile with a new guidance and navigation unit (GNU) with a semi-active laser (SAL) end-game targeting capability. Addition of the SAL seeker will allow the munition to attack moving targets, attack targets that have re-positioned after firing, or change the impact point to avoid casualties and collateral damage.
- Youku Tudou and Qualcomm Collaborate to Provide High Quality Video on its Mobile Platform
June 20 2013 2:00 AM ET
BEIJING, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE: YOKU), China's leading Internet television company, Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced a collaboration on H.265 technology, which will allow viewers mobile access to high quality video content on Youku when using most Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor powered devices. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. H.265, also referred to as HEVC codec, will enable the transmission of quality video content using less data bandwidth.
- TOYOTA Racing to Participate in Le Mans 24 Hours
June 20 2013 2:00 AM ET
TOKYO, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYOTA Racing will take part in the 90th anniversary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours this week (June 22-23), the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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- Raytheon's next generation of Enhanced Paveway™ II provides improved capability, performance
June 20 2013 2:00 AM ET
PARIS, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is leveraging innovative technology resulting in superior accuracy and reliability with the latest variant of Enhanced Paveway™ II "L-5" guidance kits.
- Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Monthly Update For May 2013
June 20 2013 2:00 AM ET
LONDON, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) is a Guernsey closed-ended investment company traded on the NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam under the ticker symbol "TFG".
In this monthly update, unless otherwise stated, we report on the consolidated business incorporating TFG and Tetragon Financial Group Master Fund Limited. (1)
Net Asset Value Estimates as of May 31, 2013
(Amounts provided are unaudited and subject to change)
- Matalan Dresses up their Corporate Career Portal with Cloud Recruitment Software from Eploy
June 20 2013 2:00 AM ET
BIRMINGHAM, England, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
A major restructure at fashion and homeware retailer Matalan last year saw its internal Recruitment & Talent Team almost half in size and take on full responsibility for all recruitment across both retail and head office. This resulted in Matalan making the decision to adopt a corporate recruitment and applicant tracking software solution that would help meet its needs as a major employer.
- Sikorsky, Boeing Form Joint Venture to Offer Saudi Rotorcraft Logistics and Training
June 20 2013 1:30 AM ET
PARIS, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW-- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. (NYSE: UTX) and Boeing (NYSE: BA) have formed a joint venture to compete for sustainment services in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rotorcraft fleet. Contracts that the joint venture will pursue are administered by the U.S. Government as part of its Foreign Military Sales process. The joint venture will help advance the Kingdom's efforts to diversify its economy, expand the technological expertise of its aerospace and commercial sectors, and create jobs.
- Frost & Sullivan Applauds geneOnyx for its DNA Testing Solution for the Personalized Cosmeceuticals Market
June 20 2013 1:00 AM ET
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the personalized cosmeceuticals market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes geneOnyx Limited with the 2013 European Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation. geneOnyx leverages a DNA testing platform originally used for medical point-of-care testing to create an on-the-spot genetic test for anti-aging cosmetics.
- AAA: More than 40 million Americans to travel for July 4th weekend
June 20 2013 12:01 AM ET
AURORA, Ill., June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AAA Travel projects 40.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday, a 0.8 percent decrease from the 41.1 million people who traveled last year. The anticipated decline in holiday travel is predominantly due to a shorter holiday period. With the Fourth of July landing on a Thursday this year, the holiday period has returned to the standard five-day holiday, compared to the six-day period in 2012 when the holiday fell on a Wednesday.
- AAA Projects More than 40 Million Americans to Travel for Independence Day
June 20 2013 12:01 AM ET
ORLANDO, Fla., June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA Travel projects 40.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday, a 0.8 percent decrease from the 41.1 million people who traveled last year. The anticipated decline in holiday travel is predominantly due to a shorter holiday period. With the Fourth of July landing on a Thursday this year, the holiday period has returned to the standard five-day holiday, compared to the six-day period in 2012 when the holiday fell on a Wednesday.
- U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for June 20
June 20 2013 12:01 AM ET
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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THURSDAY, JUNE 20: SAFETY MEASURES
- TKF Foundation's 'National Nature Sacred Awards Program' Awards $4.5M in Grants
June 20 2013 12:01 AM ET
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Can nature heal us? The TKF Foundation has announced $4.5 million in grants to six projects across the country in an effort to answer this question by measuring the healing effects of nature on people. TKF's National Nature Sacred Awards Program is one of the first national projects of this scope and size.
- Credit Repair 2013 - LoanLove.com Posts Guide For Home Buyers On Repairing Their Credit
June 20 2013 12:00 AM ET
SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- LoanLove.com, a new borrowers advice website founded just this April, has a mission to help consumers and borrowers alike in obtaining the latest information on mortgage lending trends, the real-estate market and the U.S. financial landscape for the purpose of helping them obtain a home loan they love. The new website is quickly becoming a trusted destination for current mortgage news and expert loan advice.
- Illinois State Rifle Association Invites Public To 'Test Drive' Concealed Carry Handguns
June 19 2013 11:04 PM ET
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, JUNE 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA): With the enactment of concealed carry right around the corner, the Illinois State Rifle Association's 11th annual NRA Day Range Open House will be the perfect place for citizens to try out the latest in concealed carry handguns. Representatives of the nation's leading firearm manufacturers will be on hand to answer questions about concealed carry handguns and help point consumers toward the pistol or revolver best suited to their particular situation.
- Ibrutinib Phase 2 Study Results in Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Published in The New England Journal of Medicine
June 19 2013 10:02 PM ET
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmacyclics, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: PCYC) today announced that The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published results of a Phase 2 study evaluating the investigational oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor ibrutinib in patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) online. These data suggested ibrutinib may be effective and generally well-tolerated in patients with relapsed/refractory MCL.
- Honda Expands Accord Lineup this Fall with 2014 Accord Hybrid Featuring Class-Leading MPG Ratings and Exclusive Styling
June 19 2013 10:00 PM ET
TORRANCE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first official photos of the U.S. version of the all-new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid set to hit dealerships nationwide this October are now available on the Honda consumer site. The Accord Hybrid features the same sophisticated styling found on the Accord Sedan plus unique hybrid badging and blue-accented grille and light lenses, LED daytime running lights, a unique wheel design and a decklid spoiler.
- LG, Qualcomm Expand Successful Collaboration With Next G Series Smartphone
June 19 2013 10:00 PM ET
SAN DIEGO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on a collaboration with a proven track record of success, LG Electronics, Inc. (LG), Qualcomm Incorporated, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced that the successor to the award-winning LG Optimus will utilize Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor, the industry's most advanced mobile chipset. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- Pfizer, GSK, and Siemens Form R&D Consortium With A*STAR's Institute of Chemical & Engineering Sciences
June 19 2013 10:00 PM ET
SINGAPORE, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
New programme aims to help companies increase productivity with technology solutions for pharmaceutical and chemical sectors
- Fijian Peacekeepers To Deploy To UNDOF
June 19 2013 9:14 PM ET
SUVA, Fiji, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Fijian Government has agreed to a request by the United Nations to deploy "blue helmet" service personnel to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Syrian Golan Heights. The deployment comes at a time of heightened importance of UNDOF's mandate to bring stability to the Middle East region.
- PowerGuard® Launches Solar Panel Warranty Verification Portal
June 19 2013 9:05 PM ET
IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services today announced the launch of their Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal, accessible from their Web site at www.powerguardins.com or directly at PowerguardSNVerify.com

